A long but good read from The New York Times about the difficulties poor kids have in navigating higher education. Closing the gap on this is critical, but how?
Tag: Education
U.Va. students face expulsion for cheating
I "watched" via Twitter the public honor trial of two University of Virginia students accused of cheating. As reported by Cavalier Daily, this was a rare public trial, as most students opt for a closed one. The two students were found to have participated in collaboration and cheating and were sentenced to expulsion, although they … Continue reading U.Va. students face expulsion for cheating
Geoffrey Canada at ODU for MLK observance
Educator Geoffrey Canada, the president and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone, was the speaker at ODU Tuesday evening for its 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. observance. I was there and I can tell you: the guy is a powerful speaker. Pilot columnist Roger Chesley was also there and has a great writeup here. … Continue reading Geoffrey Canada at ODU for MLK observance
Fairfax Schools complain about following FOIA law
By Mark Brooks Elizabeth Schultz just wanted to find out information about a school that had been going to be renovated. The same school turned up listed for closure later, to the surprise of almost everyone. Clifton Elementary, in the Fairfax Public Schools system, is the school in question. She was concerned about decisions being … Continue reading Fairfax Schools complain about following FOIA law
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